Very good place. Attentive wait staff and food comes greatly prepared. The taste is great and the restaurant ambiance is wonderful. I'd recommend this place in a heartbeat. read more

This was my second visit to Casa Marcelo and proved to be just as enjoyable as the first. This time around I ordered chilaquiles with barbacoas & red sauce. Just as delicious as my prior visit entree. I love the ricotta cheese & bread they serve in lieu of chips and salsa! The patio is so welcoming ... feel like I'm in España read more

Casa Marcelo - Patio of Casa Marcelo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Food was delicious and service was excellent! The ambiance is very nice! I'll be coming back again! read more

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We were recommended Casa Marcelo by a local. So, we dropped in for breakfast the day after Christmas. The service was great! Our coffee cups were never empty. The appetizer of fresh bread and fresh cheese with some kind of pesto was phenomenal! We finished it right quick. We all made sure to order something different so we could try a little of everything. We ordered the Machaca, Plato Marcelo, Hotcakes, Chilaquiles Verdes con huevo, Avena, and Pan Frances. Everything was absolutely delicious and great portions. The dishes that really highlighted our visit were the Plato Marcelo and the Pan Frances. I recommend this Restaurant for anyone visiting Ensenada! read more

I went to this restaurant on a Sunday, we stood for a while before a waiter showed us where to sit. There were a lot of flies...the service wasn't that good, it seem that the waiters don't have much hospitality experience; they were not professional. I don't think I will be back. I don't recommend it. read more

We found this brunch gem through yelp. We came for brunch on a Sunday around 12pm and were instantly seated. Seating is all outdoor but covered. Our waiter quickly brought our menus. Our waiter overheard me and my husband and brought me an English menu. This was a big plus for me. Our brunch was amazing. We both order the chilaquiles and fresh squeezed orange juice. The bread and cheese they serve was amazing too ! Highly recommend brunch here. read more

Ordered the portobello breakfast(pictured) the other people in my party ordered chilaquiles, and omelettes. Everything has a beautiful presentation. Food comes out fast and it taste AMAZING! from the ricotta they give you on the house to the drinks,Fresh squeezed everything. And not to mention the outdoors vibe is so cute read more

Casa Marcelo - Portobello breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Excellent restaurant and customer services. Food is really good and quickly. During covid-19 had a perfect installation and sanitation.

Had to come back and this time I had the house social. It was called Plato marcelo. It was eggs on top of a cheese crust with barbacoa lamb. It also had mushrooms and mini tomatoes. Highly recommend it. read more

Casa Marcelo - Plato marcelo. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

I visited this restaurant during breakfast hours and it was delicious! Great service, delicious food and good environment. Like a previous reviewer stated, the parking is tricky but if you go down a residential street you will be lucky. read more

Casa Marcelo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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The atmosphere is really vibey, lots of light. The service was really awesome and friendly. Unfortunately, the food was not as great because it was very salty. Maybe they should cut down on salt and have a less richer taste to the food. Overall a good place to check out! read more

Loved this place. Outdoor patio is super cute. Food was delish. I had both the red and green chilaquiles and the red are hands down the BEST. I will definitely be returning back to this little jewel. read more

Casa Marcelo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Interesting and delicious food with nice presentation. Good service. All around great experience

The place was very nice and the ambiance was superb. My only reason for not giving a 5 star is primarily due to the customer service we received from a couple of people there and the lack of not bringing the tortillas for one the plates after asking twice. We did speak to the manager and he apologized for the tortillas and complimented us a free dessert which was nice. We tried to get orange juice or mimosa but they came back saying they ran out of oranges yet we were seated next to boxes of oranges. The overall place was very nice as mentioned and the food was not your traditional looking Mexican dishes however it was delicious. Can't complain about the taste of the food as it had flavor. read more

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Best tortilla soup i've ever had. Lovely, quaint, quiet atmosphere. We came because it was the first place we saw that took un tarajete and thank goodness. Great wine, great food, lovely service. read more

Great place!! Good service, fast and clean. And the most important thing, the food is excelent!! We ate breakfast, I recomend green Chilaquiles and plato marcelo. read more

Casa Marcelo was recommended by a friend who comes to Ensenada often. This place has excellent food and ambiance. We came here around 11am and were seated right away in the courtyard. They served warm bread and cheese for starters. We tried French toast, pancakes and the Barbacoa (more like a stew served with warm tortillas). All were freshly prepared and very good. Service was excellent too. Total bill including tip was about US $25. Highly recommend this place. read more

Where to even begin, every time I come to visit my parents here in Ensenada I try to take them to various restaurants. I'm a huge foodie! And Casa Marcelo was the first place I tried. After reading reviews on yelp I decided to give them a try and boy, am I glad I did! Service was excellent, I had 5 different guys come to our table asking if we needed anything, never letting my dads cup of coffee go under half the cup. (He loves his coffee) I ordered the green chilaquiles with barbacoa and my parents ordered a dish with nopales. They start you off with a delicious cheese spread and bread. (Try not to get full on that, it's hard not to keep going) After you finish your meal try the delicious gelato next door! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Hidden gem for sure. read more

We were on a weekend trip in the area and were looking for a spot to have some brunch. This was one of the first spots to come up on google with good reviews. We were extremely glad we went with it and tried it out. The food was great and the staff were courteous and helpful. We went on a Friday around noon, which is why I'm assuming we didn't have to wait to be seated. But I can see how this place can get really full on a weekend morning. We were immediately asked about our drinks as we were being seated and our coffee was promptly brought to our table a minute later. The server brought out the QR code for the menu and let us know about the wifi. We were seated on the outside patio, which was absolutely adorable, a lot of trees for shade, different flowers for decor and little birds chirping around definitely added to the cheeriness. We ordered the Cochinita pibil plate to share, I ordered the French toast with a side of egg, and my boyfriend ordered the tortilla soup. The server brought out a complimentary plate of ricotta and basil sauce cheese with warm bread, it was so good we cleared out the entire thing almost immediately. The food was brought out promptly and the presentation was excellent. As far as taste, I feel like the cochinita leaves a lot to be desired and was a little on the bland side but not inedible. The French toast was an explosion of tastes, and I was amazed by how good the caramel sauce and the cream were, and if I had one thing I could change it would be that my bread was drowned in caramel sauce. But judging by others' pictures it looks like that depends on the way the chef is serving plates that day? The soup was tasty, and had a chipotle flavor to it which paired well with the avocado and sour cream. The food definitely makes for Instagram worthy pictures and the taste is worth every calorie you consume. We went inside and saw that they sell the cheese by the block, the server told us that the cheese was brought from their ranch which was 40 minutes away and informed us that if we can visit the ranch where they have cheese tastings and a restaurant there as well. We bought two different kinds of cheeses which were a good price for what we got. After we got the info for the farm we left content and with full bellies. Overall it's a great restaurant worth the price of the food and not too expensive. A good place to visit if you're in the area looking for a bit. read more

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This place is a little off the beaten path but worth seeking out. Beautiful atmosphere and very good food. read more

Casa Marcelo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

The service was bad, it looks like they have preferred in people that come in I asked for orange juice said they did not have any, then I see another table being seated then they all get orange juice I ask again then they bring the juice 30 min later really slow service and food nothing tasty or diferente the food was just simple . read more

Very very good food. The environment is so welcoming and the staff give excellent service.Highly recommend this place,i will definitely be coming back read more

Elegance and simplified, their Banana Bread with cajeta was delicious beyond belief! The scenery goes hand in hand with the style of the food! Will be back soon! read more

I would recommend if your down in Ensenada this is a great place to start your day. Very very clean, good service in Spanish and English. Breakfast food was good with a nice little cheese and pesto starter. read more

So flavorful and the place is super cute. Had the portobello and their habenero salsa is to die for. Would definitely come back. Menu is in Spanish (surprise!) so a non native may require assistance navigating. read more

Lovely ambiance, tasty food--highly recommending the chilaquiles con salsa verde. All ingredients were very fresh.

Simply the best breakfast/brunch place in town!! Beautiful garden chic decor and excellent service, but the food is truly the work of art. Delicious and unique cuisine!! If you're in town a must place to visit!! PS Careful with the salsa....spicy :) read more

Ordered chilaquiles en salsa verde and French toast with apple both were good. Others in my party complained a bit about the food but food overall was ok. Service was really lacking.....food, coffee refills, getting the check, picking up the check, getting the card back all took a long time... during service coffe was refilled for two people at our table and the server moved on to another table for refills leaving one person with no coffee. While serving coffee, he spilled quite a bit on our table and all over my saucer and said "oops" and walked away never coming back or offering to clean it. Getting anyone's attention was definitely a chore so I ended up having to clean his mess. read more

Very cool place and great food. We had the pancakes, birria, portobello and the chicharrones. All were delicious. The guayaba tree in the garden had ripe guayabas and when you got close to it you could smell the beautiful scent of the guayabas. Awesome place and vibe. read more

Amazing food at Casa Marcelo!!! Just an incredibly delicious well made food! Parking is right at the front and safe. Bring your appetite because this is truly a gem. Don't hesitate to visit this place as a date or for family. read more

Came here for breakfast and it was amazing! The space is super open and clean and the patio is beautiful.

This place is amazing for breakfast. Second time I come and second time it hasn't been a let down. I definitely recommend this place if your ever in town and are looking for a delicious breakfast. read more

I found at Yelp this place for breakfast in Ensenada. We visited with my family of 6. There was a table for 8 people and they don't let us sit because you have to be table of 7 min. And then waiters were suddenly disappeared so we waited like 10 minutes looking each other. Then I shouted hey Amigo! Suddenly they started to move and finally we got the table. They are very nice people but I don't think they don't know how to act as a team or there is no leadership at operational level. But the food was superb , so tasty and healthy plus fresh. Again they are very kind people but if you want good service they do not know yet. I think a good chef without management skills running this place. Hope he learns somehow because they can get better read more

Love the ricotta cheese they give u when they first sit you down and the chilaquiles are to die for :)

One of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had. Marcelo dish. Lamb, grilled cheese, nopales, topped with 2 eggs. Amazing! Great wait staff, great dining patio. Will definitely return. read more

the food was ok, not the best overpriced even charge you the milk for your coffee. my cup of coffee was never refill or was offer a refill. would not recommend. read more

Wow, had read the reviews prior to arriving in town and this was the place I chose, good thing, it was fantastic. It is a few blocks away from tourist downtown but don't worry, good area, nice parking out front, across the street, and around the corner. People are right about the food here, very very tasty with good portions, not just the same food anywhere else... Good mix of English and Spanish for the staff, menus available both ways, beautiful outdoor courtyard setting for majority of the seating. Would definately come back again. read more

The place is nice, cute outdoor patio, with lots of shade. Food was just ok. Coffee was weak, and the don't offer "Cafe de olla" which is what I was looking forward to, and should have reviewed the menu beforehand. The service, however, was the worst I've had recently. After taking out order, the waiter never came back to check on us. He was serving another table and wouldn't look toward us. I waived down another server to ask for a coffee refill, and although he acknowledged, he never brought it. Finally waived down our server, asked for a refill, and after chit chatting with a colleague, sitting down another family, walking around the patio, he looked over at our table and remembered what he was supposed to have done 10 min earlier. We did finally get our refill, but by then, I was pretty annoyed. We speak perfect Spanish, by the way, so I know the bad service was not due to miscommunication. read more

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Lovely outdoor patio. Food was well prepared, delicious and with some original touches. Fresh ricotta is excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. Lots of local diners which is always a good sign. Gelato at stand next to the restaurant was also fresh and delicious. Hope to visit La Cava de Marcelo on our next visit to Ensenada area. Hope they do well in all their endeavors, nice to see innovative, quality food being offered. read more

Having lived in Ensenada since 1981, I decided to get out of my rut and try something new for breakfast after reading the recommendation in the Discover Baja Travel Club News Letter. We went on a Wednesday morning and were greeted warmly and shown to a nice table in the outdoor seating area. There were several locals including a full table of 12 middle aged businessmen, but the noise level was still quiet to moderate. I ordered the Omelette Barbacoa which was excellent. Well presented and perfectly prepared, with quinoa and a wonderful beet sauce garnish. Unfortunately the menu was completely in Spanish [yes, I know, when in Rome...] so my guest had no idea what she was ordering without help. Also the bill did not have a dollars conversion. The reason I mention this is all other higher end restaurants in Ensenada which anticipate gringo customers make some minimal accommodation. Despite the number of wait staff, the service was slow. I almost had to get up and hunt down a waiter for a coffee refill, hence the 4 out of 5 stars. BUT I will go back soon. read more